Infection control
immunity that the body acquires after overcoming a disease.
Acquired immunity
a written description of your business as you see it today and as you foresee it in the next five years
Business Plan
autoimmune disorder that causes round patches of hair loss
Alopecia areata
Also known as acne vulgaris, a skin disorder characterized by inflammation of the sebaceous glands
Acne
Permanent waves that have a pH of 7 or neutral and do not require the added heat of a hair dryer
Acid balanced waves
A colorless, inflammable liquid, miscible with water. Used as a solvent
Acetone
Capable of destroying bacteria
bactericidal
Money needed to invest in a business
Capital
individual doses of serum, sealed in small vials
ampoules
The technical term for fat
Adipose tissue
colorless gas with a pungent odor that is composed of hydrogen and nitrogen
Ammonia
Also known as the arch, the area of the nail that has all it's strength
Apex
Disease causing microorganisms carried in the body by blood or body fluids, such as hepatitis or HIV
Blood-borne pathogens
Alson known as a client questionnaire, consultation card, or health history form
Client intake form
Shampoos designed to wash away excess oiliness while preventing the hair from drying out.
Balancing shampoo
Congenital hypopigmentation, or absence of melanin of the body, including hair, skin, and eyes
albinism
Active ingredient and reducing agent in an alkaline perm
Ammonium thioglycolate
Thin layer of tissue that attaches the nail plate to the nail bed
Bed epithelium
A mechanical process of scrubbing and using soap and water or detergent to remove visible dirt
Cleaning
A percentage of revenue that the salon takes in from services performed
Commission
Stationary or non-moving foundation of a pin curl
Base
Acids derived from plants that are often use to exfoliate the skin
Alpha Hydroxy Acids
Chemical germicide formulated for use on skin
Antiseptic
Named for the nail bed color, usually caused by a lack of circulating oxygen in the red blood cells
blue finger-nails
Round shaped bacteria that appear singly or in groups
Cocci
Supplies used in the daily business operations
Consumption Supplies
curving inward, prominent forehead and chin, with other features receded inward
Concave profile
The inability or deficiency to sweat
anhidrosis
Rapid oxidation of a substance accompanied by the production of heat and light
Combustion
Nail at technique that blocks or sections off color on the nail
Color blocking
The presence or reasonably anticipated presence, of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item's surface or visible debris or residues such as dust, hair, and skin
Contamination
Information about a specific population including data on race, age, income, and educational attainment
Demographics
Horizontal and vertical lines that meet at a 90-degree angle and create a hard edge
Contrasting Lines
Products that contain chemicals that either loosen or dissolve dead cell buildup
chemical exfoliant
also known as activators, boosters, protinators, or accelerators. added to powder lightener to increase its lightening ability
Powdered persulfates/sodium persulfates
A special container that holds monomer liquid and polymer powder
Dappen Dish